Butterfield and Middle Canyons
Scenic Backway

A road passes up Butterfield Canyon, crosses over the Oquirrh Mountains, then descends Middle Canyon to provide a passage between the towns of Herriman and Tooele. After climbing 3,800 feet you'll reach Butterfield Saddle where there is a parking area. A vehicle road heads off to the north to an overlook above the world's largest open-pit copper mine in Bingham Canyon. The overlook has great views across the Salt Lake Valley to the Wasatch Range, and from the Great Salt Lake south to Utah Lake. From the south end of the parking area there is a trail that leads off to several of the higher peaks in the Oquirrh range.

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Area

Distance: 26.5 miles

Elevation

Butterfield Pass: 7,782 feet

Overlook: 8,956 feet

Fees

None

Hours

N/A

Facilities

Picnic areas along the paved portion of Middle Canyon.

Directions

You can drive the road up and down these canyons from either direction.

From Tooele, on the west side: Begin at Main Street and go east on Vine.

From Herriman, on the east side: From I-15, take the Bangerter Highway and head west. After the highway curves north, turn left on 126th south (traffic light and big pedestrian overpass). 126th becomes 131st. As you pass through Herriman keep to the right as the road curves north at a fork. Turn left at a sign saying "Wild Horse Center."